Preferred Hotels & Resorts has added six ‘best-in-class’ new member properties to its global portfolio

Borgobrufa SPA Resort

Borgobrufa SPA Resort, Umbria, Italy

Located amid olive groves, perfumed orchards, and rolling vineyards, Borgobrufa SPA Resort presents a secluded wellness retreat in the heart of the Italian countryside. The 49 rooms and suits are surrounded by historic farm buildings, an 18th century villa and the village of Brufa. At the heart of the resort is Umbria’s largest spa, comprising more than 32,000 sq-ft with heated indoor and outdoor pools, and an array of treatments including traditional heat baths alongside salt and snow rooms. Other highlights include two restaurants, a wine cellar of more than 350 vintages, and outdoor activities including horseback riding, ebike tours, tennis, and hiking. www.preferredhotels.com/hotels/italy/borgobrufa-spa-resort 

Castlemartyr Resort, Cork, Ireland 

Located on 220 acres in southern Ireland’s ancient Mitchell’s Woodlands, the Castlemartyr Resort has historical ties to Sir Walter Raleigh, the Boyle Family, Earls of Shannon and Oliver Cromwell It comprises a restored 17th century manor, offering 106 guestrooms and suites, and 36 luxury self-catering lodges in Cork’s countryside near the Celtic Sea. There is fine dining by founder chef Vincent Crepel at the new Terre Restaurant, and relaxed dining at Canopy Restaurant, which brings the atmosphere of outdoor dining into an indoor setting. There is also a Ron Kirby-designed Castlemartyr Golf Course, an award-winning spa, and swimming pool overlooking manicured gardens on the lawn. www.preferredhotels.com/hotels/ireland/castlemartyr-resort

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, Scotland 

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh comprises five buildings including the 19th century India Buildings on Victoria Street in Edinburgh’s Old Town. It is the first phase of Virgin Hotels’ U.K. debut and offers a blend of traditional Victorian architecture and clean, contemporary design. The pet-friendly hotel has 222 guestrooms and suites featuring Virgin Hotels’ signature chamber design, alongside several dining outlets including The Commons Club, the brand’s flagship restaurant and bar. There is also all-day dining and entertainment at Eve, and Greyfriar’s Hall, a 19th century church restored and repurposed for special events with a rooftop extending unobstructed Edinburgh Castle views. www.preferredhotels.com/hotels/united-kingdom/virgin-hotelsedinburgh 

Galeria Plaza Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico 

A tower in downtown Monterrey’s new financial district, Galeria Plaza Monterrey is the fifth addition to the Hoteles Galeria Plaza brand and the newest skyline addition to the state of Nuevo León’s business capital. Offering views of the emblematic Cerro de la Silla mountain, the hotel blends avant-garde, minimalist design with comfort and technology across 196 deluxe rooms, six lofts, and two master suites. There are two restaurants offering local and international cuisine under the direction of Executive Chef Guy Santoro. www.preferredhotels.com/hotels/mexico/galeria-plaza-monterrey

sly Berlin, Berlin, Germany 

Located in the city’s Friedrichshain neighborhood, the sly Berlin blends indoor and outdoor spaces with four buildings, including a 2,368 square-foot greenhouse, connected via open-air walkways and courtyard spaces. With 150 guestrooms and suites, sly Berlin’s interiors fuse nature and the city’s urban culture with solid oak wood, Italian serpentine stone, stainless steel, and Brutalist concrete. Other highlights include a large rooftop sauna with skyline views, a health club, and a restaurant featuring an open kitchen and grill. www.preferredhotels.com/hotels/germany/sly-berlin 

The Elser Hotel & Residences, Florida, USA 

Located in downtown Miami, the new 49-story, 646-room luxury tower, designed by Sieger Suarez Architects, offers studios to threebedroom suites. Named after Elser Pier, a turn-of-the-century shoreline hotspot that helped shape the vision for downtown Miami and the thriving metropolis it is today, the hotel has views of Biscayne Bay. Onsite amenities, include pool with lounges and a 19,000 squarefoot sun deck. www.preferredhotels.com/hotels/united-states/elser-hotel-andresidences-miami 

Preferred Hotels & Resorts is a global independent hotel brand representing some 650 hotels, resorts, and residences across 80 countries. 

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*Source: Sarah Maxwell at smaxwell@preferredhotels.com